Brazil
China and Brazil Forge Closer Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have agreed to strengthen their countries’ partnership, with Xi suggesting that China and Brazil set an example of “unity and self-reliance” in the Global South. During a phone call on Monday, Xi emphasized the importance of cooperation between China and Brazil, stating that […]
Brazil’s Lula Vetoes Parts of Environmental ‘Devastation Bill’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed into law a bill easing environmental licensing rules, but bowed to pressure from activist groups as he vetoed key provisions that would have made it easier for companies to secure environmental permits. Lula approved on Friday what detractors have dubbed the “devastation bill”, but struck down […]
India’s Modi, Brazil’s Lula Speak Amid Trump Tariff Blitz
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva have spoken by phone, their offices said, discussing a broad range of topics that included tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from both countries. Lula confirmed a state visit to India in early 2026 during the call on Thursday, which […]
Brazil Requests WTO Consultation Over US Tariffs
The government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has petitioned the World Trade Organization(WTO) for consultations to help alleviate the steep tariffs imposed on Brazil by the United States. The aim is to seek relief from the 50 percent tariff that US President Donald Trump slapped on Brazilian exports in response to the country’s […]
Brazilian Judge Hits Back at “Cowardly and Treasonous” Sanctions
The Supreme Court judge presiding over the trial of Brazil‘s ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, has denounced a “cowardly and treacherous” plot to pave the way for another attack on the country’s democracy. Judge Alexandre de Moraes was put under sanctions by the US, apparently as part of a push by Donald Trump to help his ally […]
Brazil Protests Trump’s Steep Tariffs Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Protesters gathered on the streets of Brazil to denounce United States President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs imposed on the country’s exports. The demonstrations erupted in cities like Sao Paulo and Brasilia, as residents voiced their anger on the first day of Trump’s latest tariff campaign. Brazil is slated to see some of the highest US […]
US Sanctions on Brazilian Judge Spark Diplomatic Row
The Brazilian government has criticised the United States Department of the Treasury’s decision to impose sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva released a statement on Wednesday condemning what he […]
Supreme Court Declines to Arrest Bolsonaro Over Social Media Ban
The Brazilian Supreme Court has decided not to take former President Jair Bolsonaro into custody for now, despite his potential violation of a social media ban. Justice Alexandre de Moraes described the incident as “isolated” and opted against an arrest warrant, warning that future violations would culminate in his arrest. De Moraes has overseen a […]
Brazil to Join South Africa’s ICJ ‘Genocide’ Case Against Israel
Brazil has announced that it will move to intervene in a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that it was in the “final stages” of submitting a formal intervention to the ICJ regarding the case, originally […]
Trump’s Tariff Threat Pushes Brazil Towards China
The relationship between Brazil and China is expected to strengthen further following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian imported goods. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva recently described the relationship between the two countries as “indestructible” during his third meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since returning to office […]